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An overview of news, trends and research in the Sport industry in the UK:

Former consultant Vinai Venkatesham takes charge of Gunners Former Deloitte consultant Vinai Venkatesham has taken up the reins as Managing Director at Arsenal Football Club, with the North London soccer institution going through a period of transition.
05 October 2018
Big Four firms wary of Sports Direct's hunt for new auditor As competition rules have led to Grant Thornton having to stand aside as the auditor of Sports Direct, the retail group has been left struggling to replace the firm.
19 September 2018
English clubs' average ages primed for UEFA Champions League success This season’s English Champions League hopefuls have time on their side, if the latest data on the average age of the competition’s entrants is anything to go by, at least.
18 September 2018
KPMG administrators aim to sell racecourse by end of October Administrators from KPMG are reportedly jockeying for suitable buyers, as they look to sell a horse racing facility by the end of October, having already let the bulk of its staff go in August.
14 September 2018
Premier League remains Europe's highest spending league on transfers The English Premier League remained Europe’s highest spending football league in the 2018 summer transfer window.
07 September 2018
BearingPoint pens five year deal with Leinster Rugby European headquartered consultancy BearingPoint has confirmed a new multi-year partnership with Irish rugby giant Leinster Rugby.
05 September 2018
Deloitte and Linklaters end legal battle with ex-Arsenal investor Deloitte and Linklaters have ended a long-running feud with a former Arsenal investor, who claimed the pair’s negligence had caused her to have to pay tax on her sale of the football club’s shares.
27 August 2018
House of Fraser administrators defend Sports Direct deal House of Fraser administrator EY has come under pressure to justify accepting Sports Direct’s offer to buy the department store.
21 August 2018
Fans wary of hidden fees as Kroenke takes 100% Arsenal stake Arsenal fans have reacted with apprehension as their club is set to fall into the complete ownership of US sports tycoon Stan Kroenke.
10 August 2018
CBRE's Northern team takes to the roads in the name of charity The Northern offices of CBRE’s UK team are preparing for a potential 100km cycling marathon in the name of charity.
01 August 2018
Ronaldo to Juventus set to provide major boost to club revenues The much heralded arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in Turin, having signed a deal with Italian champions Juventus, has been the source of a great deal of debate since its announcement in July 2018.
27 July 2018
Capgemini innovates fan experience for World Rugby at Rugby World Cup 7s The Rugby World Cup 7s event in San Fransisco in July 2018 was home to a number of pioneering digital techniques, aimed at improving the fan experience during the tournament.
27 July 2018
Professional services firms make thousands from struggling London Stadium The former Olympic Stadium has enjoyed a turbulent life, following London 2012.
23 July 2018
RSM donates to Everton in the Community's DofE programme RSM has donated to the Everton in the Community’s Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award programme, aimed at reaching some of the most disadvantaged youth in the UK.
20 July 2018
FIFA plays risky game with World Cup model sustainability Whether or not “football’s coming home”, the World Cup in Russia has beguiled fans around the globe with a storming showcase of attacking soccer.
13 July 2018
Roger Federer will win Wimbledon, say BCG's data science consultants As Wimbledon enters its second week, the competition is heating.
09 July 2018
PwC steps back from Wasps role over 'falsified' information Big Four firm PwC has resigned as auditor for Wasps Holdings, a group best known for its ownership of Wasps Rugby.
09 July 2018
600 people take on Grant Thornton Runway Run More than 600 people have tackled a mammoth marathon at Belfast City Airport, helping a drive for local charity Simon Communities take off.
06 July 2018
Broadcast haul of FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia leaps to $3 billion The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia has seen a week of highs and lows since its initial kick-off.
22 June 2018
Ticket hike sees England fans priced out of World Cup Earlier in the year, figures unveilled by FIFA showed that travelling support for England’s football team was likely to decline by around 15,000 at Russia 2018.
15 June 2018
£4.5 billion Premier League clubs dominate Europe's football rich list Premier League wages reached an all-time high of £2.5 billion – however, the beginning of a huge television rights deal meant that clubs actually turned a large profit in the 2016/17 season.
27 April 2018
Deloitte and Linklaters play blame game over Arsenal sale lawsuit Deloitte and Linklaters have pointed the finger at one another over a UK lawsuit relating to the sale of Arsenal Football Club.
16 March 2018
Cloud security comes into question as Atos' Winter Olympics service hit Hackers armed with destructive malware appear to have compromised the main IT service provider for the Winter Olympic Games.
19 February 2018
How much do Olympic athletes earn for a gold, silver or bronze medal? The value of a gold medal varies drastically between different competitors at the Winter Olympics, according to new analysis.
15 February 2018
Atos leverages cloud tech to revolutionise 2018 Winter Olympics delivery As the 2018 Winter Olympics get underway in Pyeongchang, South Korea, this year's event promises to deliver several watershed moments – sporting, political and technological.
09 February 2018
Capgemini named Global Innovation Partner for World Rugby Sevens Series Capgemini has a long history of supporting rugby, and has further strengthened its ties with the sport via a new multi-year partnership with the World Rugby Sevens Series.
02 February 2018
Profits of British football champions hampered by European struggles While football clubs put an increasing emphasis on social media as a means to boost future revenues, at present a decent European campaign is the best way to boost profits, judging by last season’s p
19 January 2018
English Premier League clubs lead the way with digital fan experience Digital technology has transformed the way that businesses across all industries are expected to interact with their customers – and the world’s most popular sport is no different.
15 December 2017
Infosys and ATP serve up AI tennis technology innovation The global governing body of men’s professional tennis, the ATP, has worked with consulting partners Infosys to launch ‘Second Screen.
24 November 2017
FA appoints Cognizant as official digital partner to boost women's game The Football Association (FA) has unveiled global technology consultancy Cognizant as its digital transformation partner.
17 November 2017
Financial Fair Play rules see English clubs curb risks UK football clubs are adapting to key changes, as financial fair play rules curb excessive risk taking.
20 October 2017
Premier League continues stadium expansion to chase Bundesliga attendance levels With the 2017/18 football season kicking off in earnest, as the English Premier League commences this weekend, clubs across Europe continue to aim to fill their stadiums by entertaining fans and prov
11 August 2017

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